17-Nights Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins - 18-to-Thirtysomethings
G Adventures · 17 days
Escorted
From $1,799 per person
Now's the time to explore South India and Sri Lanka on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Get a taste of South India's diversity before making your way to Sri Lanka, a small island that packs a huge cultural punch. You and your fellow trip-mates will make your way down India’s southwest coast, watching sunsets in Kochi before laying out on whitesand beaches and dabbling in (or tumbling through) yoga in your free time. In Sri Lanka, 'gram some beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, tour a spice garden, and say hello to even more beachy days at Hikkaduwa. This 18-day journey lets you relax or run around as much as you see fit.
Highlights
Stay with a local family in Alleppey for a real taste of the culture, check out the catch of the day at Kollam’s fishing docks, visit the G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café, learn about local plants uses at a Spice Garden, trek to Little Adam’s peak
Accommodation
Simple hotels/guest houses (16 nts), homestay (1 nt).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 15
Meals Included
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Local Living Moment: Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey Your Big Night Out Moment: Kochi Nightlife, Kochi Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa. Guided Kerala boat tour and homestay. Morning ferry cruise on Kollam's backwaters. Neendakara Fishing Harbour visit. Orientation walks in Kochi, and Kollam. Internal flights. Sri Lankan lunch at a local village. Spice garden visit. Tea plantation tour. Little Adam's Peak Tour. Galle Fort tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
Itinerary
Hikkaduwa
Ella
Nuwara Eliya
Kandy
Digana
Sigiriya
Negombo
Varkala
Kollam
Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Kochi (Cochin)
Excursions
Cochin: Highlights - 7.5 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
9AM- 10:30AM
Disembark the ship drive for 45 minutes to Tripunithura and visit the Hill Palace which was the official residence of the Cochin Royal family built in 1865. The palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style of Kerala and in surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land with a deer park. A fully fledged ethno-archaeological museum and Kerala's first ever heritage Museum are the main attractions. Displayed inside are 19th century paintings, murals sculptures in stone and plaster of Paris, manuscripts, inscriptions and coins belonging to the royal family.
Cooking demonstration and lunch can be arranged at a local home ( on direct payment basis)
2PM- 4PM
In the afternoon, before returning to the ship which is towards the Silk Route trading post of Fort Cochin, these days a `Heritage Zone’. Beginning with the Chinese and Arabs in the 13th century, the Portuguese arrived in 1500 A.D. followed by the domination of the Dutch and British. See St. Francis Church originally built in 1510 and the first to reflect European influenced tradition. Portuguese hero Vasco Da Gama died on the site and was buried in the cemetery.
At Matancherry, there’s the Dutch Palace built in 1557 by the Portuguese as a gift for the Maharaja of Cochin in exchange for trading rights. The Palace houses royal costumes, palanquins, furniture and weapons but its striking feature is a series of murals painted on wooden walls. Later, stop by the Pardesi synagogue, at the heart of what is locally called Jew town. (Closed for a visit on Fridays and Saturday)
4PM - 4:30PM Thereafter return to the pier.
Added Value:
- Great introduction to Cochin city.
- The Tour covers the main highlights of the city i.e Depart the Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry, the Dutch Palace and later Jew Street (or Spice Street) in Jew Town.
- Tour Duration: 7 hours
- Tour can operate : Morning
- Physical activity level : Moderate
- Wheelchair Accessible : No
Closing dates : Fridays - Dutch Palace in Mattancherry and Fridays & Saturdays – Jewish Synagogue.
Inclusions:
- Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of a local English speaking guide.
- All the entrance fees and camera fees.
- Credit card and bank charges.
- All the prevailing taxes.
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Nov 4, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | $1,799 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | $1,949 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | $1,949 |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 | $1,949 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | $1,949 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | $2,099 |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $2,099 |
| Dec 29, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | $2,099 |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Jan 20, 2027 | $1,799 |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Jan 22, 2027 | $1,799 |
| Jan 10, 2027 | Jan 27, 2027 | $1,799 |
| Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 29, 2027 | $1,799 |
Terms & Additional Information
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure. Please Note: Only 1 piece of luggage that weighs up to 15kgs will be permitted on our internal flights in India. For any extra weight the airline may charge an additional fee at the time of check-in.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.